IT and Information Systems, 1-year Programme

Study programme code IT60

ECTS credits 60

Admission requirements University admission certification/completion of general upper-secondary education.

Recommended previous knowledge Students must be prepared for some courses being taught in English.

General description and profile of the programme Students will acquire a basic understanding and knowledge of how ICT and information systems can be developed, applied and utilised in organisations. The students will learn to see the potential of IT support and contribute to the realisation of this potential through participation in implementation projects

Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning (formal, non-formal and informal) Arrangements for the recognition of prior learning are described in the information on the institution under "General arrangements for the recognition of prior learning (formal, informal and non-formal)".

Examination regulations and grading For a description of the examination regulations, see the Examination Regulations of the University of Agder.

For information about the Norwegian grading system, see ECTS credits and grades. Specific information on grading for each course is found in the individual course descriptions.

Graduation requirements The Examination Regulations of the University of Agder regulate the graduation requirements for each programme of study.

Learning outcomes The candidate will be able to understand the possibilities of ICT, and contribute to realizing these through participation in development projects.

Teaching methods A variety of different teaching methods are used: lectures, seminars, group work, group exercises and individual computer lab work. There will also be assignments (individual or in groups). Normally, approved mandatory assignments and/or project reports are required before taking the examination.

Student exchange Student exchange is not feasible in one-year programmes.

Occupational profiles of graduates and access to further studies The programme qualifies for further studies in the three-year Bachelor's Degree Programme in IT and Information Systems at the University of Agder, Kristiansand. The programme may be combined with other programmes. It may also be included as a 60-credit component in a self-composed Bachelor's degree.

Other information The One-Year Basic Programme in IT and Information Systems is based on courses from the three-year Bachelor's Degree Programme in IT and Information Systems at University of Agder. Students who continue at the bachelor's degree programme, will get their previous courses accepted as part of the bachelor programme. Please see the description of the Bachelor's Degree Programme in IT and Information Systems for further details.

Contact person Carl E. Moe